Yogi Adityanath is new Uttar Pradesh CM, Twitterati divided

Union Minister Manoj Sinha, Home Minister and former state chief minister Rajnath Singh, state party chief Keshav Prasad Maurya and eight-time MLA from Shahjahanpur Suresh Khanna were in the fray as the main contenders for the post by their party men.

Adityanath’s name was proposed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suresh Khanna and was supported by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu. The BJP had swept the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections by winning 312 of the 403 assembly seats.

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Speculation over Yogi Adiyanath’s name had resulted in a great buzz across social media platforms. Even before his name was official announced, people on Twitter went berserk. His name started trending on the micro-blogging site and even dominated the trends. However, there is a mixed reaction to this big announcement. While many are happy and not surprised by the official pick of the BJP and predicted that now the dream of Ram Temple will be fulfilled, there were many who were shocked after hearing the news. Many predicted that the Adityanath’s anti-minority stand would affect Muslim population in the state. Few also had funny reactions to the news and quite oddly, Fast and Furious actor Vin Diesel’s image became a hit meme too. The actor’s slight resemblence with the BJP leader became the fodder for fun on Twitter.

Here’s how people reacted to the big announcement.

There was once a time when Buddha and Mahavir left their kingdom and became yogis and today we have Yogi Adityanath. #YogiAdityanath

— Vishal Shirke (@weshallshirke) March 18, 2017

Only Lord Ram can save UP now. wow what a decision. BJP finally did what was expected from them #YogiAdityanath

— Saurabh Tomar (@Mbatious11) March 18, 2017

#YogiAdityanath is here. Now we will make #Rammandir . Here are a few RAMs I have. pic.twitter.com/Z9un2Rjtof

— Harsh Singh (@harshsingh_) March 18, 2017

Till Now I Was Confused Whether It's Good Decision Or Bad Decision. Later I felt It's The Best Decision @narendramodi ji. #YogiAdityanath https://t.co/Bd8XavSaCf

— Goutam Bhim (@GOUTAM_BHIM) March 18, 2017

And with #YogiAdityanath, the BJP finally drops all pretenses of development and goes full Hinduvta.

— Krishna NS (@the_baba1) March 18, 2017

In the election, #YogiAdityanath was not relevant. The people voted for good governance, not cow protection. This is cheating the voters.

— M (@Madhavji7) March 18, 2017

Don't be upset. Rejoice. Atleast, Modi can't bullshit about development anymore. #YogiAdityanath

— Pratik Sinha (@free_thinker) March 18, 2017

Modi made #YogiAdityanath CM so that he can feel how Dhoni felt while captaining Virat Kohli.

— शैलेन्द्र (@cricbhakt) March 18, 2017

"So those who want to avoid Yoga and Lord Shankar, can leave Hindustan" –#YogiAdityanath
If he can become CM then anyone can.

— Ankit Mehra (@ankitmehra39) March 18, 2017

#YogiAdityanath elevation as CM is @narendramodi answer to so-called "Saffron Terror" of secular politicians

— Madhusudan Thakkar (@madhusudan41) March 18, 2017

#YogiAdityanath Now that he is CM, Yogi shall be next BJP PM. Time to build Grand Ram Temple and stand up for Hindus in UP. Jai Shri Ram.

— Hrishikesh Trivedi (@RishiTri76) March 18, 2017

Delhi me modi UP me yogi…. har har modi har har yogi #YogiAdityanath

— Himanshu Rawat (@Himan6010) March 18, 2017

#Modi and unpredictability.
A bold decision to see #YogiAdityanath going to rule the biggest state of the country.

— | Deepak Jawake | (@Saali_Zindagi) March 18, 2017

#YogiAdityanath
Jab Narendra Modi was made PM candidate same people who are criticizing Yogi was criticizing Modi, some people never change

— Maharaj Pupeshwar (@maharajpupeshw) March 18, 2017

Development is by product of having power in right hand, crime is by product of power in evils hand. #YogiAdityanath @yogi_adityanath

— Ravindra Shukla (@ravindra_shukla) March 18, 2017

From Akhilesh to Yogi Adityanath..just went 100 years backwards #smh #YogiAdityanath

— Azmal Patel (@az_ptl) March 18, 2017

विकाश भरा घड़ा जब फूटा,
अंदर से काली साम्प्रदायिकता निकली #UPCM #YogiAdityanath

— Sonali Sharma (@AyeSonali) March 18, 2017

Is this a turning point for #NarendraModi ? Will appointing #YogiAdityanath cost #BJP 2019? I think so…

— Sachin Dave (@SachinDave_) March 18, 2017

All BJP supporters with news of Yogi Adityanath are like#YogiAdityanath pic.twitter.com/KjBeLBMnim

— Udta Liberal (@UdtaLiberal) March 18, 2017

Race for UP’s CM !!#YogiAdityanath pic.twitter.com/WQWclDoFOI

— Abhijeet Jha (@DarrKeAage) March 18, 2017

I’m gonna make Venkaiah’s job easier.

YOGI means Young, Outstanding, Generous Indian

— Ashwin S Kumar (@ashwinskumar) March 18, 2017

People aren’t scared of Yogi Adityanath. They’re scared of his clothes.

— Aladdin (@Alllahdin) March 18, 2017

Don’t know about anyone else but definitely COWS are feeling relieved with the announcement of #YogiAdityanath as CM of UP.

— Phd in Bak*****!! (@Atheist_Krishna) March 18, 2017

#YogiAdityanath is the new CM of UP congratulations @BJP4India #UPCM pic.twitter.com/3UQogKoXpY

— Harshad Wadivkar (@harshad83) March 18, 2017

New key word of success is “रंडवा” 😜 #UttarPradesh: #YogiAdityanath #BJP

— दीमाग से पैदल (@DeemagSePaidal) March 18, 2017

Next CM of UP #YogiAdityanath
Burnol moment For #Congress#Aap#BSP#SP
रेडी स्टॉक में अवेलेबल हे pic.twitter.com/W0BqIEZOUw

— India first (@miilan253) March 18, 2017

“UP ko ye sath Pasand hai”.

We did not realised but Akhilesh was actually talking about #YogiAdityanath

— prayag sonar (@prayag_sonar) March 18, 2017

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